Workshop: Procedural Skills - Bone marrow biopsy, Core Biopsy and FNAC

Venue: Department of Anatomy, JSS Medical College

Target Audience: Pathology Residents & Consultants

No of participants: 25

Venue: Department of Pathology, JSS Medical College, Mysuru

Target Audience: Pathology Residents & Consultants

No of participants: 25

Time	Session	Speakers	Format
08:30 – 09:00 AM	Registration
09:00 – 09:15 AM	Pre-test Introduction to workshop objectives Overview of diagnostic sampling techniques	Dr Archana M	Opening Session
09:15 – 10:00 AM	Session 1: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) Principles of FNAC Indications & contraindications Technique & needle selection Smear preparation and staining Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE)	Dr Archana M	Lecture
10:00 – 11:00 AM	Hands-On Demonstration & Practical Session Syringe handling techniques Smear preparation Fixation methods	Dr Archana M	Practical
11:00 – 11:15 AM	Tea Break
11:15 – 11:45 am	Session 2: Core Needle Biopsy Indications (breast, liver, lymph node, soft tissue) Needle types (Tru-cut, automated guns) Complications & prevention Tissue handling & fixation	Dr Sapna Patel M C	Lecture
11:45 – 12:30 PM	Hands-On Practical / Simulation Device demonstration Sample handling Grossing protocol	Dr Sapna Patel M C	Practical
12:30 – 01:00 PM	Session 3: Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy Indications Site selection (Posterior iliac crest) Aspiration vs Trephine biopsy Complications Reporting essentials	Dr Sapna Patel M C, Dr Archana M	Lecture
01:00 – 02:00 PM	Lunch Break
02:00 – 03:00 PM	Hands-On Demonstration Needle identification (Jamshidi) Procedure steps (simulation model) Smear & imprint preparation	Dr Sapna Patel M C, Dr Archana M	Practical
03:00 – 03:30 PM	Interpretation & Quality Assurance		Discussion
03:30 – 03:45 PM	Tea Break
03:45 – 05:00 PM	Post-Test & Discussion	Dr Poonam	Assessment & Closing

Learning Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will:

– Understand indications and contraindications of FNAC, Core biopsy, and Bone marrow procedures
– Perform proper specimen collection and handling
– Recognize complications and troubleshooting strategies
– Improve diagnostic accuracy through technique refinement

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